The G23 Festival is an event designed to encourage community gathering and support for hyper local artists and musicians living or working in the historically arts-centric Gilman Square community, as well promoting emerging local Gilman Square businesses. Somerville has a rich arts community, however, the opportunity to promote and sell art is not consistent throughout the city. Gilman Square is in a neighborhood that historically has larger diversity and less cultural services. There are no music venues and limited access to free art programs. The G23 Festival provides an approachable way to hear local musicians, sample local businesses and encourage youth involvement with arts and crafts activities and volunteer opportunities.